Officer, Communications

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Public Information and Media Relations (PIMR) is to ensure communications efforts are aligned with the City’s priorities and plans while providing strategic communications advice and support to the programs, services and initiatives of the corporation. PIMR delivers strategic communications by: aligning and integrating communications initiatives across the corporation with a focus on graphic design; leveraging new and innovative information channels and technologies, e.g., social media and rich media (video); supporting Council and departments with legislative and policy communications; and managing the City’s emergency communications in support of the Office of Emergency Management.

You are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of comprehensive public education, awareness and corporate communications initiatives and events.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of university degree in communications, journalism or public relations, or related field

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing and/or media relations, including recent experience in the field of rich media

KNOWLEDGE

• Effective use of rich media for communications
• Effective communication tactics and techniques using traditional and web-based channels
• Trends in communications industry and approaches
• Microsoft Office and related software such as Adobe InDesign suite, including After Effects
• Familiarity working in a MAC environment
• Photography and videography
• Local and current events
• Media process
• Municipal government
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective verbal and writing (including editing) communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise with graphic artists, printers, translators, advertising agencies, etc.
• Ability to propose, develop and implement communication plans and tactics
• Ability to be creative and think logically
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to work with senior management and elected officials
• Excellent photography and/or videography skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, tact, discretion, diplomacy, creativity and initiative
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Organized and dependable
• Interest in current events and public affairs